Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters, 95 male, 25 female, at different locations in Lagos.
The anti-graft agency confirmed the arrest via its social media account, X (formerly Twitter), on Monday, stating that “credible intelligence and thorough surveillance” led the EFCC to bust the suspects’” internet-related fraud.”
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The items recovered during the operation were “26 exotic cars and expensive jewelries, smartphones, laptops and several incriminating documents.”
The statement further added that the suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Recall that Tribune Online reported a similar case of the EFCC arresting suspected crypto fraudsters in Lagos following “months of surveillance and intelligence gathering on the syndicate’s activities.”
The EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, said that the building where their operations took place was “designed to mimic a corporate financial headquarters, was allegedly used to train Nigerian recruits in romance and investment scams.”
According to the report, Uwujaren highlighted the international nature of the crime, stressing the role of foreign nationals in exploiting Nigeria’s reputation and contributing to global fraud.
“This operation shows that the notion that Nigerians are solely behind these frauds is incorrect. Foreigners are leveraging our unfortunate reputation to establish criminal enterprises,” he said.
“The EFCC is collaborating with foreign partners to ensure that the arrested individuals face justice.”
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